GARDAÍ investigating an alleged assault in St Johnston have made an appeal for dash cam footage. The alleged assault occurred at a property in the area of Cois Abhainn on Saturday, August 23, at approximately 4.10am. “As part of our investigation, we are appealing to anyone who may have travelled in that area with a dash-cam […]
A television and copper cylinder stolen from a house in St Johnston
A TELEVISION and a copper cylinder were stolen from a house in St Johnston. Gardaí are investigating the burglary, which occurred at a vacant property in the area of Brandon Park between Friday August 1 and Tuesday, August 19. A Garda spokesperson said: “ A house was entered between those dates and a tv and a copper […]
North Western region gets lowest number of new Garda recruits
TWENTY-one new Gardaí for the North Western Region were attested as sworn members of An Garda Síochána on Friday. In all, 154 new Gardaí from 14 nations became sworn members of An Garda Siochána following their graduation from Templemore Garda College. The North Western Region, which includes Donegal, received the lowest number of Gardaí, while the Southern […]
Psychiatrist who worked with children in Donegal found guilty of misconduct
A PSYCHIATRIST who took up a job working with children and teenagers in Donegal, despite giving an undertaking to the Medical Council not to practise in Ireland due to fears about his suspected misuse of controlled drugs, has been found guilty of professional misconduct. A fitness-to-practise inquiry by the Medical Council found a series of allegations […]
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Property marking event to take place in Milford
GARDAÍ will hold a property marking event at Milford Mart on Wednesday, August 20 between 11am and 3pm. Property marking may prevent property from being stolen. A garda spookesperson said: “If property is stolen and later recovered, it helps us to identify the rightful owner. Everybody is very welcome to come along. Please ensure that […]
Three males flee scene following Killygordon collision
GARDAÍ say they are anxious to identify three males who took off on foot following a two-vehicle collision in Killygordon. The collision occurred at the bridge, Railway Road, Killygordon, on Sunday, August 17, shortly after 9.35pm. One of the cars involved was abandoned near the scene, and three males took off on foot in the direction of the Crossroads. […]
The Road to the Railway Vintage Car and Tractor Show
This Sunday, August 24, Donegal Railway Museum will host the flagship event in their Heritage Week programme, the Road to the Railway Vintage Car and Tractor Run. This year, they’re teaming up with the Bluestack Foundation, with half of all proceeds from the run and raffle going to supporting the incredible work they do for […]
Donegal pre-school services to benefit from €4.2 million lunch scheme
Fifty-four Donegal pre-school services are to avail of the Bia Blasta lunch scheme which was been unveiled by the Minister for Children, Disability, and Equality, Norma Foley. Bia Blasta (Delicious Food) is a €4.2 million programme that will provide nutritious daily lunches to 25,000 preschool children in disadvantaged areas. The scheme is part of Equal […]
Lives potentially at risk at one of Donegal’s oldest bridges – claim
Lives are potentially being put at risk due to serious structural cracks on one of Donegal’s oldest and most historic bridges. That’s according to Aontú’s Letterkenny Rep, Mary T Sweeney who says she is so concerned about expanding cracks on the Oldtown Bridge in the town, that she has written to the County Engineer seeking […]